{"product_id":"the-course-syllabus-isbn-9780470197615","title":"The Course Syllabus","description":"When it was first published in 1997, \u003ci\u003eThe Course Syllabus\u003c\/i\u003e became the gold standard reference for both new and experienced college faculty. Like the first edition, this book is based on a learner-centered approach. Because faculty members are now deeply committed to engaging students in learning, the syllabus has evolved into a useful, if lengthy, document. Today's syllabus provides details about course objectives, requirements and expectations, and also includes information about teaching philosophies, specific activities and the rationale for their use, and tools essential to student success. \u003cp\u003eForeword xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Authors xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Focus On Learning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Students 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting a Framework for Knowledge 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning Your Learning-Centered Syllabus: An Overview of the Process 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComposing a Learning-Centered Syllabus 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a Learning-Centered Syllabus 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Examples\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecklist 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable of Contents 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstructor Information 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Information Form 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetter to the Students or Teaching Philosophy Statement 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurpose of the Course 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCourse Description 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCourse Objectives 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReadings 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCourse Calendar 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCourse Requirements 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolicies and Expectations: Attendance, Late Papers,  Missed Tests, Class Behaviors, and Civility 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolicies and Expectations: Academic Integrity, Disability  Access, and Safety 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluation 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrading Procedures 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Succeed in the Course: Tools for Study and Learning 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Suggested Readings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Teaching 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActive Learning 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment and Evaluation 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCooperative and Collaborative Learning 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCourse and Curriculum Design 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCritical Thinking 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation Technology 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning and Motivation 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Differences 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline Resources for Syllabus Construction 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching Portfolios 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 127\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Authors\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJudith Grunert O'Brien\u003c\/b\u003e has retired from her work at Syracuse University to focus on sculpture, drawing, and writing. She was a member of the School of Art faculty, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Syracuse University, when she wrote the first edition of a \u003ci\u003eLearning-Centered Syllabus\u003c\/i\u003e in 1997.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarbara J. Millis\u003c\/b\u003e is director of the Excellence in Teaching Program at the University of Nevada-Reno.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargaret W. Cohen\u003c\/b\u003e is director and associate provost for professional development at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Course Syllabus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECOND EDITION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a well-crafted syllabus is the first step in helping students understand the goals of a course, their responsibilities, and the criteria that will be used to evaluate their performance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen it was first published in 1997, \u003ci\u003eThe Course Syllabus\u003c\/i\u003e became the gold standard reference for both new and experienced college faculty. Like the first edition, this book is based on a learner-centered approach. Because faculty members are now deeply committed to engaging students in learning, the syllabus has evolved into a useful, if lengthy, document. Today's syllabus provides details about course objectives, requirements and expectations, and also includes information about teaching philosophies, specific activities and the rationale for their use, and tools essential to student success.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis new and thoroughly revised edition places the syllabus within the context of (1) today's students, including \"millennials\" and nontraditionals; (2) current and emerging campus technologies which offer, among other innovations, course management systems for online and hybrid delivery; and (3) contemporary faculty goals to nurture lifelong learners, teach students how to learn, assess learning outcomes, and prepare students for a changing workplace. In addition, \u003ci\u003eThe Course Syllabus\u003c\/i\u003e includes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpdated research literature on faculty development and higher education\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA revised resource list and bibliography\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA new selection of syllabus excerpts from campuses across the nation representing a range of disciplines from a variety of institutions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book's examples illustrate topics faculty are including in learning-centered syllabi such as civility, academic honesty, safety, and tools to support successful learning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I can't imagine a book more deserving of a second edition. And, I can't imagine a second edition better than the first, but this one is, thanks to the able efforts of the two new authors.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eMaryellen Weimer\u003c\/b\u003e, professor emeritus, Penn State and editor, \u003ci\u003eThe Teaching Professor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e “I can’t imagine how many times I’ve recommended this book—to new faculty, to part time teachers, to experienced pedagogues and faculty finding their way to more learner-centered approaches. I can’t imagine a book more deserving of a second edition. And, I can’t imagine a second edition better than the first, but this one is, thanks to the able efforts of two new authors.”\u003cbr\u003e--Maryellen Weimer, professor emeritus, Penn State, editor, the \u003ci\u003eTeaching Professor\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e“New and veteran college teachers alike, in all types of institutions from the community college to the university level, will benefit from this highly thoughtful, scholarly and persuasive argument for the critical role of the ‘learning-centered’ course syllabus. The authors clearly and convincingly demonstrate how to create a learning-centered course syllabus that becomes a dynamic, essential part of a course that encourages student engagement, active learning, and critical thinking. A ‘must read’ for anyone committed to teaching today’s college students to maximize their skills and knowledge for a changing world!”\u003cbr\u003e--Angela Provitera McGlynn, professor emeritus of psychology and author of \u003ci\u003eTeaching Today’s College Students\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSuccessful Beginnings for College Teaching\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“It’s obvious that Millis and Cohen have extensive backgrounds in college teaching and learning. Their work on the syllabus as a fundamental component of good teaching is supportive, insightful, current, and practical. This is a masterful updating of Grunert’s classic, relevant across all disciplines.”\u003cbr\u003e--Nancy Chism, Professor of Higher Education, Indiana University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“All individuals involved in instructing today’s (and tomorrow’s) college students facing twenty-first century academic challenges should read this book for helpful suggestions on how to prepare an enhanced blueprint for learning and academic success—the course syllabus.”\u003cbr\u003e--James E. Groccia, director, Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning; associate professor, Educational Leadership; and past president, POD Network in Higher Education\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This book is unusually good. Comprehensive, clear, practical, and immediately useful, it should be read by every department chair and faculty member.”\u003cbr\u003e--Peter Seldin, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Management, Pace University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This update of \u003ci\u003eThe Course Syllabus\u003c\/i\u003e includes, among other fine features, an excellent review and incorporation of ideas from the literature on college teaching that have been published since the original version.”\u003cbr\u003e--L. Dee Fink, national project director, Teaching \u0026amp; Curriculum Assessment Project\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“The syllabus is much more than a course description; it is a working document for both the instructor and the students. In \u003ci\u003eThe Course Syllabus\u003c\/i\u003e, Grunert, Millis and Cohen have provided a well-documented, very up to date road map for using it effectively by teachers and learners alike, by emphasizing the value of the learner-centered approach.”\u003cbr\u003e--Marilla D. Svinicki, Ph.D., professor, Department of Educational Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990200434917,"sku":"NP9780470197615","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470197615.jpg?v=1761786879","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-course-syllabus-isbn-9780470197615","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}